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Bobby Locke at Gisborne

One of the largest galleries ever seen on a golf coarse in Gisborne turned out recently to see the world champion golfer, Bobby Locke, give a demonstration and play a round with the local professional, Ed Fennell. The result was a win for the visitor, five and four.

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Enthusiasm of crowd may be judged from this photograph taken after the players (marked by arrow) had driven off from first tee.

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Locke giving a demonstration before the game started. He placed emphasis on accuracy rather than length, and every word and stroke were carefully followed by gallery.

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On the club house steps, the visitor is seep with the club president, Mr R. W. J. Edwards, and Mr G. M. Chrisp, his host here on an earlier visit.

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Careful preliminary work on the greens was a feature of Bobby Locke's play, and appeared to pay handsome dividends. Here he assesses lie of the ball.

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Having made his preparations, Locke sinks nine-foot putt with ease.

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Harry Larmer had heavy job toting bagful of clubs for visitor.

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Ed Fennell, who played magnificent game by N.Z. standards, in action. He often outdrove his opponent.